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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Falls Village, CT
  • Place, Housatonic River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lime Rock Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Captivating Artisan Built Home With Spectacular Water Views

Originally dating to 1800 's this highly unique property was purchased in 1999 by artist and master craftsman Mario Genova. The interior features plaster throughout, stone, marble and terra cotta mosaic flooring and wonderful architectural details. The cottage sleeps 4 people and has wonderful river and mountain views. The master suite adjoins a relaxing sitting / reading area . The master bath is marble throughout with mosaic flooring and an over-sized soaking tub overlooking the river. Upstairs there is a second bedroom and small sitting room with a 55' Roku streaming TV and a small music library .The kitchen is fully equipped and adjoins an elegant dining room. The living room has a gas log fireplace , artists library, roku streaming tv and comfortable seating.The living room opens on to a large deck overlooking the river, equipped in spring , summer and fall with a gas grill and outdoor lounge set. To facilitate snow removal the grill and lounge set are removed for winter months.The stone floored entryway houses laundry facilities and opens to a small covered patio wonderful for outdoor dining in inclement weather.The perfect artists and writers retreat the cottage is located in a peaceful cul de sac on the banks of the beautiful Housatonic River. Falls Village and surrounding areas offer an array of wonderful outdoor activities including, boating, canoe and kayak, fishing, swimming, biking, horseback riding and golf. The cottage is close to the Appalachian trail for hiking and bird watching , the beautiful twin lakes area is a 15 minute drive. In winter months down hill and cross country skiing are close by and there are also many nearby trails for snowshoeing. Just a 10 minute drive to the famed Music Mountain which offers summer long concerts of jazz and classical music.The historic villages of Lakeville and Salisbury are close by and offer fine dining and antiquing .The cottage is approximately a 30 minute drive to all the Berkshire attractions. Enjoy day trips to Tanglewood, Shakespeare and CO, Berkshire Theater CO, Jacobs Pillow, Berkshire Botanical Gardens and the Museums. Lime Rock Racetrack is a 10 minute drive. The cottage is fully equipped with all amenities including hi speed wireless internet, streaming TV's and upstairs music system. Daily housekeeping service available , weekly housekeeping service required.
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Housatonic River. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned villa with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Housatonic River and a 4-minute drive from Great Falls
Captivating Artisan Built Home With Spectacular Water Views offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Falls Village villa is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Captivating Artisan Built Home Spectacular Water Views Villa
Captivating Artisan Built Home Spectacular Water Views Villa
Captivating Artisan Built Home Spectacular Water Views

Captivating Artisan Built Home With Spectacular Water Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property! The cottage is in an ideal location amd had everything we needed. The house is decorated beautifully and in great shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

What a fabulous cottage! Loved the location and the home itself. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Enjoyed the location, the views, the amenities, and all the details in the design and decor. A very nice weekend anniversary getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

Another great weekend at this lovely house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Salisbury Prep School

We had a great stay at this home. The location was excellent and we appreciated the information on local restaurants. The home was located on a beautiful river and I'm sure in other seasons the views would be spectacular. The beds were comfortable and cozy and we would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage!

We loved our week - a great home base to explore the area: hiking, birdwatching and waterfalls. Thanks Mario and Danielle!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Such a beautiful and eclectic appointed special cottage. Overlooking the Housatonic River with Great Falls just a short distance away. Had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has to be the most remarkable VRBO property I've ever stayed at. The entire home is absolutely beautiful. What's interesting is the longer you're there, the more subtle design elements you start to notice; everything from lighting to decorations to sight-lines and other visual elements. This is truly a unique home built with care and an extraordinary attention to detail. These superlatives also apply to the basics in any home such as bedding, kitchen, bathroom. All are well-supplied and of high quality. If you stay, be sure to read the history of the house in the supplied binder. This place is pure magic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place

We had a wonderful weekend at this rental. Mario and Danielle were wonderful to rent from. Would give six stars if we could. Great place to relax and unwind. Would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FABULOUS!

This is a charming and welcoming cottage on a beautiful property along the Housatonic River!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam N.

Cozy, clean, quiet

Organized and welcoming owners
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

Both my husband and I fell in love with this beautiful home. We enjoyed our weekend get-away even though the weather was not the best, we stayed comfortable and cozy. It is truly a special and welcoming place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Lime Rock Park

2nd time at this property. This works out well for our racing team at Lime Rock
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fairytale cottage

This is our second time to Falls Village and this cottage. The views cannot be beat, especially in the fall! Every thing was wonderful in the home! We hope to be able to rerun again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty Cottage

Perfect long weekend getaway for four adults. Nice quiet location to rejuvenate. The back porch is the perfect place for morning coffee. You could spend a couple hours just poking around the art work. Danielle was a great host and responsive to every question..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to LRP

Worked great for us. 6 minutes from Lime Rock Park where we race. Clean and nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our go-to Connecticut oasis

This was my fifth visit and my wife's fourth, and fortunately, nothing much has changed, except for some nice new deck furniture. Once we unpack and settle in, the quiet and beauty of the cottage and its location transform us. We will continue to make our April visit an annual tradition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SPRING WEEKEND

My son had a few days off drom school. We had 1 day of sunny weather but otherwise cool and rainy. No worries, a great excuse to sit in front of the fireplace and relax. We enjoy the ability to talk and relax in the comfy den.Will be back in a few days for a more extended stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage at Falls Village - Beautiful

This is our second time staying at The Cottage. My son's school had a long weekend so the time was perfect to visit. The cottage is relaxing: fresh air, pretty glass windows and great art work throughout the home. We visited local areas but we happy to return to the comfy cottage each evening. We will be back to enjoy more relaxation time in Falls Village!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Home in Serene Location

This home was built by an artist and contains many beautiful embellishments and pieces of art. Three of us were very comfortable in the space and appreciated all of the ways that outside views were incorporated in to the inside space. The location was serene, peaceful and convenient to several several pleasant towns. We absolutely would stay here again and enjoyed learning about the owners, and their passions, by spending time in this unique and welcoming home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another stay in an idyllic location!

It was a snowy weekend in Connecticut, but the house was warm and cozy! We are now accustomed to visiting The Cottage. Danielle and Mario have created a beautiful interior complete with "artist corner" - books on the great artists. We just enjoy staring at the River, listening to the Falls and enjoying the fireplace. Very peaceful indeed. We are looking forward to another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Pastoral Historic Retreat

Languid river, tall trees in all their shaded canopy, and an artistic hideaway. A small nook to sit and enjoy breakfast or lunch in inclement weather. An expansive deck to enjoy in fair weather. And inside all the comforts of a caring home. Oh, and be sure to notice the intriguing, intricate artwork throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

It’s not haunted.

Despite being an older historical home, we did not experience any haunting. Good WiFi, comfortable furniture. Pretty location and very quiet. We never saw another person or car in the area. Only thing it needs is an air conditioner upstairs. We stayed in the summer time and it was stifling hot up there. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation!

It was a very busy graduation weekend for us. That said, we were thankul to have your beautiful "retreat" in Falls Village waiting for us in quieter moments. The house never disappoints even when the weather decides to do as it pleases. My son and I enjoy Falls Village because of your home. He will be continuing his studies just north on Route 7. We look forward to spending more long weekends on The Housatonic and hearing the falls.Thank you for being such a great host couple. Enjoy summer. Hope to see you soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025